Is MacEwan University safe? Safety score, rankings & crime data 2026
MacEwan University: safety score 5/100 (grade D), ranked #22 of 23 in Canada — data through 2026-08.
5/100
Grade: D · #22 of 23 in Canada
Recorded crimes near campus — last 12 months
Monthly counts of officially recorded crimes within 3 km of MacEwan University, split by normalised severity. UK data is published monthly by data.police.uk; US, Canadian and Australian cities publish on their own cycles, so recent months may not be final.
| Month | Violent | Property | Minor | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 283 | 172 | 1039 | 1494 |
| 2025-10 | 255 | 212 | 1091 | 1558 |
| 2025-11 | 212 | 218 | 1078 | 1508 |
| 2025-12 | 210 | 162 | 1060 | 1432 |
| 2026-01 | 258 | 132 | 995 | 1385 |
| 2026-02 | 238 | 151 | 882 | 1271 |
| 2026-03 | 249 | 178 | 936 | 1363 |
| 2026-04 | 248 | 183 | 1007 | 1438 |
| 2026-05 | 299 | 173 | 1107 | 1579 |
| 2026-06 | 244 | 171 | 1116 | 1531 |
| 2026-07 | 306 | 205 | 1295 | 1806 |
| 2026-08 | 99 | 99 | 414 | 612 |
Latest release: 2026-08 — 612 records in total — violent 99, property 99, minor 414 (-1194 vs 2026-07).
Most common types: Property crime (320) · Criminal damage (99) · Violent crime (91) · Other crime (26) · Public order offences (21)
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Other universities in Edmonton
- Concordia University of Edmonton 55 /100
- University of Alberta 27 /100
- Northern Alberta Institute of Technology 0 /100
FAQs about safety at MacEwan University
What is MacEwan University's safety score?
MacEwan University: 5/100 (grade D), #22 of 23 in Canada, computed from 12 months of official records within 3 km of campus and recomputed weekly (data through 2026-08).
How many crimes are recorded near MacEwan University?
In the 12 months to 2026-08, 16977 crimes were officially recorded within 3 km of MacEwan University; the latest release month (2026-08) alone had 612 records (99 violent, 99 property, 414 minor).
Is it safe to walk around MacEwan University at night?
We can only speak from recorded data, not predict any specific street or hour. Check the monthly table above and the street-level map in the free StudySafeLink app along your actual route, and follow common precautions (well-lit main roads, share your trip with family).
How can my family keep track of my safety?
With the free StudySafeLink app you can check in with one tap after class or at night; your bound parent gets an instant notification plus a daily reassurance summary, and Trip Guardian can share your journey status (with your consent) when you head home late.
Data: Edmonton Police Service (EPS). Monthly counts cover the 12 months to 2026-08; official releases may be revised by publishers. This page is for general reference only and is not safety advice. In an emergency always call 911 in Canada.